Florida DUers keep one eye on this - Slim chance of GOM storm formation

[malaise]

2. A well-defined, non-tropical low pressure system has developed over
the northeastern Gulf of Mexico about 100 miles south-southwest of
Apalachicola, Florida. Upper-level winds are only marginally
conducive for this system to acquire subtropical or tropical
characteristics tonight and Monday before it moves inland over the
central Florida peninsula on Tuesday, and into the western Atlantic
by Wednesday. Regardless of development, the low is expected to
produce locally heavy rainfall across portions of central and
northeastern Florida during the next couple of days. Please see
additional information from your local National Weather Service
Forecast Offices concerning the rainfall threat.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...30 percent.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=atlc&fdays=2

[rzemanfl]

1. Looks like a lot of rain this week. I had best find something to do besides swim. n/t

[malaise]

2. I just saw that a man died from a lightning strike while walking on a Florida beach

There were three or four of them and one got hit - now that is random.
Stay away from lightning.

[rzemanfl]

3. They close the pool if there is lightning within seven miles. I'm pretty careful at the beach. n/t

[malaise]

4. I literally watched two cricket players get hit by lightning

and it wasn't overcast at the ground

[rzemanfl]

5. Whoah! n/t

[malaise]

6. They both survived but it was damed scary

It actually hit the power line outside at the same time - there was fire on the line.

[malaise]

7. Now TS Emily

That was quick

[rzemanfl]

8. My wife just told me. n/t